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Program Information
HS Auditing performs a variety of fiscal operations and functions that support the County’s
administration of welfare programs and provides services to departments in HS as follows:
Prepares assistance claims, which are required for funding and reporting benefits provided to
County residents.
Collects over-payments from benefit recipients.
Serves as representative payee for Social Security benefits for HS customers who are unable to
manage their financial affairs.
Prepares statistical data for mandated state and federal reporting.
Provides safekeeping and inventory monitoring of negotiable items: bus passes, gas cards, electronic
benefit card stock, warrant and check stock, and voucher forms.
Reconciles welfare accounting data to accounting records of the County Auditor-Controller/
Treasurer/Tax Collector.
Provides audit assistance and training to HS departments relative to developing and updating
internal controls and accounting procedures.
Reviews auditing and accounting standards, and federal and state fiscal regulations to ensure HS
compliance.
Coordinates the Single Audit process and all state and federal audits/reviews for HS departments.
Statistical Information
Activity
No. Issued Amount
Cash benefits issued electronically (EBT)
675,471
$361,645,693.00
Cash benefits issued by warrant (MW, GR, CIV)
297,848
$190,503,196.05
Collection of benefit over-payments
$18,487,524.00